Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-born, Seattle-based Jazz Pianist Brittany Davis. In this episode, we dive deep into her powerful 2025 release, Black Thunder—a groundbreaking spiritual jazz album filled with raw emotion, musical Innovation, and a deeply personal story.

Recorded live in-studio over just 48 hours, the album features fully improvised music and lyrics, showcasing Brittany’s intuitive brilliance on grand piano, alongside Seattle rhythm section standouts Evan Flory-Barnes (bass) and D’Vonne Lewis (drums). The result is a spiritual and sonic experience reminiscent of legends like Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

Blind since birth and born into a broken home in Kansas City, Brittany later found grounding and inspiration in Seattle with her grandmother. Her journey, resilience, and musical genius shine through every note of Black Thunder—a project that transcends genre and convention.

🎧 Listen to the album:
https://brittany-davis.bandcamp.com/album/black-thunder 

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